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Japanese art calendars

From woodblock prints to modern Japaneses art, from printed screens to mountain views... These calendars featuring the art of Japan have an atmosphere of their own. In a style that is usually striking as well as withdrawn, sad, yet alive - Japanese art has been a long time fascination and inspiration for people all over the world. In addition: Japanese art impacted the art of great Western artists like Vincent van Gogh.
Enjoy Japanese art calendars featuring the likes of Yoshitomo Nara, Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige.

Who is Katinka Hesselink?

I'm a webdesigner, a Dutch citizen (that's in Europe), a theosophist, into religion and spirituality in general. That is: Christianity, Buddhism, Wicca and Paganism, Taoism, Sufism and Islam, Yoga and Hinduism and whatever else comes to mind. 

I love fantasy fiction,like Harry Potter for instance. 

Honestly - this is not my main blog. My main blog is All Considering. On here I just collect some of my favorite links - usually from my own stuff on the various places I'm active online.

This post is the easiest way I can find to show off the categories I've created on this blog:

Rumi sayings and quotes calendars and planners 2010-2011

Rumi sayings and quotes calendars and planners 2010-2011

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Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, Sunni Islamic jurist, and theologian and mystic. He is often called 'Mewlana' (or Mevlana) or simply Rumi. His poems and sayings are amongst the most beloved religious poetry in the world. Based in the sufi mysticism of Islam they are at once sensuous and wise, tantilizing and deep.

Cute pets calendar and planners

2011 cute pets calendar and planners

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Cats and dogs, canaries and fish, rats and other small rodents: those are some of the pets people keep at their home. I've found you calendars featuring your favorite pets. Pets are animals kept in a home, for the enjoyment of the owners. There is no economical benefit in them at all - for the owner that is. There is of course a huge industry aimed at providing for pets: they're much loved and pet owners spend a LOT to keep them happy. Image from wikipedia

Anne Geddes Calendars and Planners 2011

Anne Geddes Calendars and Planners 2011

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Calendars and planners featuring the art photography of Anne Geddes - usually with babies and infants in the limelight. Anne Geddes is a self-taught Australian-born photographer, clothing designer and businesswoman who now lives and works in New Zealand. She is known for her stylized depictions of babies and motherhood. Typical images show babies or young children dressed as fairies and fairytale creatures, flowers, or small animals. She has described herself as "a baby freak" - and it shows. Her photographs capture and enhance the cuteness of infancy. Geddes' books have been published in 83 countries. According to Amazon.com she has sold more than 18 million books and 13 million calendars. Her books have been translated into 23 different languages.

Calendars and planners - religious and practical

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I'm a real fan of calendars and planners. I like them unique and interesting. These cute girly planners for instance... part of me wishes I could buy them all :) When I was still studying in college, I used to go for the more serious academic planners. I don't know why really, there were enough cute date books on the market. But then I learned the charms of organizers and I haven't looked back since. They're a bit more expensive out of the bat, but I just love how practical they are. If I were a mom I'd probably go for one of these family planners for moms and busy dads too. It's a pity though that these religious planners don't exist for the academic year - understandable, but still a pity. I think many students would love to have an inspiring planner.

When it comes to wall calendars I have only two criteria: beauty and dates. And since calendards are always dated (unlike planners for some reason), what you're left with is prettyness. For instance these nature calendars are just a great way to make a kitchen come alive. But as a spiritual person I guess I'll usually end up with a spiritual calendar of some sort. For instance this year I have a mandala calendar. Fascinatingly it has Tibetan Buddhist celebrations on there - and it's not really clear what they are all about. Of course others may prefer a Christian calendar or a pagan one.

There are two kinds of spiritual calendar that really have a place in their own right: Perpetual calendars with Spiritual quotes and astrological calendars and guide books. The first because they're not supposed to help you keep organized. They're just supposed to inspire - and can do that perpetually like desk calendars. The second because they're meant to be far more personal - helping you keep track of the astrological challenges that the year brings, for your starsign.

Mandala Calendars, Date Books, Agenda's and Engagement Planners

Mandala Calendars, Date Books, Agenda's and Engagement Planners

Mandalas are beautiful, usually round or square, symmetrical paintings. The tradition stems from India but has been taken up most famously in Tibetan Buddhism. It's sand paintings have become crowd drawing events world wide - and a major source of income for Tibetan Buddhist monasteries.On this lens you will find calendars and engagement planners illustrated with these sacred images. May they calm your day.

Motivational Calendars, planners and agendas

Motivational Calendars, planners and agendas

My selection of pocket and wall calendars to help you keep track of your life and stay motivated at the same time.

Motivational calendars and date books. With inspirational quotes from people like Louise Hay or the Bible.

Buddhism Calendars, date books, pocket planners and agendas

Buddhism Calendars, date books, pocket planners and agendas

These Buddhist calendars have Mandalas, inspirational quotes and beautiful pictures. Plan your week, your month, your year - or just have Buddhist quotes (from Zen, Tibetan Buddhism etc.) in your life every day.

Beautiful and practical Buddhist calendars and date books. With quotes from for instance Thich Nhat Hanh, the Dalai Lama, Shunryu Suzuki and Pema Chodron. 

Astrological Calendars

Astrological Calendars

For all astrology enthusiasts - or those who want to give a family member a spiritually inspired gift.These calendars come with information on conjuncts and retrogrades. You will also find guides for your personal star sign - or one you love - for the whole year. A great spiritual gift or your personal guide to the year.

Beautiful and informational guidebooks to the coming year. Whether you want a book for the whole family, or just your personal starsign - this is the place to find them ;)